Associate Attorney

Responsibilities

• Working with other firm attorneys to provide legal support to the firm’s investment banking and capital markets businesses
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements and transaction documents
• Participating in firm committees, such as commitment committee, M&A committee and opinion committee
• Monitoring relevant regulatory and legislative changes and requirements
• Working with internal clients on special projects as requested
• Managing outside counsel and outside legal expenses
• Aiding with third-party matters and ancillary litigation matters

Requirements

• Candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented problem-solvers with high work standards, excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills; and a high-level of discretion, maturity and ethical integrity.
• Candidates should have relevant experience working on both securities and M&A transactions.
• Candidates must be able to work well both with a team and independently under limited supervision, and must be able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and be flexible to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Candidates must be willing to work overtime as workload requires.
• Larger law firm or investment bank experience strongly preferred.
• Two to four years of experience is generally preferred.
• Must be licensed in New York or Minnesota, as applicable.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Skills

Strong legal research and writing skills, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $175,000 - $200,000 per year. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience, location and other factors. This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation which will be a part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.

Pay

The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $175,000 - $200,000 per year.

Schedule

Not specified.